One Majesty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala by Ni Zhi

One Majesty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala by Ni Zhi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

IbhulonziIngaphakathi· 2026

One Majesty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala

by Ni Zhi

Client: Chi Liu Space Design

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About One Majesty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala

I-One Majesty iwumklamo wangaphakathi wendawo yokuhlala ye-villa e-Beijing. Ingaphakathi limbandakanya cishe amamitha-skwele angama-400 futhi lihlanganisa i-foyer, indawo yokwamukela izivakashi, izindawo zokuhlala nezokudlela, igumbi lokufundela, amagumbi okulala kanye nezindawo zokuphumula. I-marble yase-Carrara, ithusi elihlanjululiwe (brushed brass), insimbi engacwebezeli (matte steel), i-velvet, ukhuni oluqinile oluqoshiwe, izibani ze-crystal kanye nephepha lodonga lesikhathi esidala kuhlanganiswa ngokubekwa kwezingqimba nangokufakwa okuqondene nendawo. Izindawo zihlukaniswa ngezinto zokwakha nangokukhanya, kanti izihlalo nezindlela zokuhamba zilandela imigqa yokubuka ecacile. Umklamo uhlanganisa ubuhle bakudala nokunethezeka kwesimanje.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

One Majesty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. One Majesty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. One Majesty Ukwakhiwa Kwangaphakathi Kwendawo Yokuhlala iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This design fuses classical elegance with contemporary luxury through a striking interplay of colors, materials, and lighting. By contrasting marble, velvet, metal, and glass with dramatic color palettes and curated art pieces, it crafts a narrative-rich, emotionally resonant, and functionally refined villa space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Interior area: approximately 400 square meters. Spatial organization includes foyer, reception, living and dining areas, study, bedrooms, and lounge zones. Lighting scenes, furniture scale, and material placement were adjusted to meet ergonomic, functional, and acoustic comfort standards.
Tags: Classic Modern Fusion, Black Gold Interior, Luxury Villa Design, Marble and Velvet, Bespoke Lighting, Art Installation, Mixed Aesthetics, Color Contrast Interiors, Dramatic Space, Curated Living
Production Technology: Carrara marble, brushed brass, matte steel, velvet, carved hardwood, crystal lighting, and vintage wallpaper were precisely sourced and customized. The design applies layering techniques and site-specific installation to orchestrate harmony among tactile contrasts and spatial hierarchies.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was achieving balance between artistic expressiveness and domestic comfort. Sourcing compatible materials with diverse tactile and visual properties required global procurement and on-site prototyping. Aligning lighting precision with spatial emotion also demanded iterative testing and refinement.
Research: This was an applied design research project. The goal was to explore multi-sensory spatial narratives. Through visual studies, material testing, and client interviews, we analyzed aesthetic response patterns. Insights showed that bold contrast with soft transitions creates emotional depth, enhancing spatial memory and satisfaction.
Inspiration: The project draws inspiration from the concept of duality timeless classicism and bold modernity. Influenced by haute couture aesthetics and museum-like curation, the design transforms a luxury villa into a personal gallery of lifestyle and taste, evoking emotional connections through visual storytelling.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2023 in Beijing and finished in December 2024 in Beijing.
Operation Flow: The space is designed for intuitive flow and immersive experience. Zoning is articulated through materials and light; seating and functional areas align with sightlines and circulation paths. Scene based lighting and curated décor guide emotional interaction and lifestyle behavior.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Dayu Architecture Space Design, One Majesty, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Dayu Architecture Space Design, One Majesty, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Dayu Architecture Space Design, One Majesty, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Dayu Architecture Space Design, One Majesty, 2024.
Image #1: Photographer Dayu Architecture Space Design, One Majesty, 2024.